Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 1991

• F - Occupations in Art, Culture, Recreation and Sport
• F1 - Technical Occupations in Art, Culture, Recreation and Sport
• F15 - Athletes, Coaches, Referees and Related Occupations

F153 - Sports Officials and Referees

Occupations in this unit group are primarily concerned with observing and enforcing rules and regulations governing sporting events, athletic games and competitions. Sports officials and referees are employed by racetracks, national and provincial sports commissions, and leagues.

• Example Titles

  • Athletic judge
  • Clerk of scales, horseracing
  • Clerk of the course, horse racing
  • Clocker, sports
  • Commission steward, horseracing
  • Commission steward, racetrack
  • Figure skating judge
  • Goal judge
  • Harness racing starter
  • Judge, sports
  • Linesman / woman, except aircraft assembly
  • Linesman / woman, sports
  • Paddock judge, sports
  • Patrol judge, sports
  • Placing judge, sports
  • Race track timer
  • Racetrack steward
  • Racing secretary
  • Referee
  • Referee, sports
  • Sports official
  • Starter, race track
  • Starter, sports
  • Umpire, baseball
  • Umpire, sports

• Exclusion

  • Persons who lead or instruct recreational, sports, fitness or athletic programs (See F154 Program Leaders and Instructors in Recreation and Sport)